Specialties
Electric Pen is a strategic graphic design firm. We create targeted marketing tools like logo, website, advertising, printed materials and signage that meet our clients business objectives. Over the past 15 years, we've proven that a highly collaborative design team of passionate problem solvers can do wonders to your marketing needs.
History
Established in 1989.
Electric Pen was founded in 1989 in Seattle, with a vision to bridge the gap between traditional design and digital marketing. Our journey began in a small studio, driven by a passion for creativity and a commitment to delivering exceptional marketing solutions. Over the years, we've grown into a full-service graphic design and marketing agency, renowned for our innovative approach and dedication to excellence.
Our founder, John Pletsch, launched Electric Pen with the belief that great design and strategic marketing could transform businesses. This belief has guided our path, leading us to work with a diverse range of clients, from startups to established corporations, helping them achieve their branding and marketing goals.
At Electric Pen, we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and crafting personalized solutions that drive results.
Meet the Business Owner: John P.
John is the founder and president of Electric Pen. With two decades plus of design and marketing experience, he is a hands-on, creative leader with a history of producing finely crafted communication tools for companies both local and international, diverse in size and industry type. Clients include large firms such as Deloitte Digital, DocuSign, F5, Oracle, Microsoft, REI, and LinkedIn. Mid-sized, local companies include Continental Mills, Helsell Fetterman, Rosen Harbottle, and Sunrise Plumbing.
John sold his first illustration in grammar school, which ultimately parlayed into an obsession with what design can do for business success. Years later, when starting Electric Pen, he had a top priority: to build a creative firm that focuses on exceptional client service. He grew Electric Pen into a talented and dedicated team, prioritizing collaborative, easy interpersonal relationships focused on the client experience.